Pamabrom
4706624
150112535
2007-08-09T03:40:10Z
71.172.27.231
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| IUPAC_name = 1:1 mixture of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol and 8-bromotheophyllinate
| image = Pamabrom.png
| CAS_number = 606-04-2
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| PubChem = 11806
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| chemical_formula = 8 Bromotheophylline: C<sub>7</sub>H<sub>7</sub>BrN<sub>4</sub>O<sub>2</sub><br>2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol: C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>11</sub>NO
| molecular_weight = 348.20
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| pregnancy_AU = <!-- A / B1 / B2 / B3 / C / D / X -->
| pregnancy_US = <!-- A / B / C / D / X -->
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| legal_AU = <!-- Unscheduled / S2 / S3 / S4 / S5 / S6 / S7 / S8 / S9 -->
| legal_CA = <!-- / Schedule I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII -->
| legal_UK = <!-- GSL / P / POM / CD / Class A, B, C -->
| legal_US = OTC
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'''Pamabrom''' is a [[diuretic]] product included in retail [[drug]]s available in over-the-counter medications.[http://www.sciencelab.com/page/S/PVAR/10423/SLP2113] The active diuretic ingredient is [[8-bromotheophylline]].
It is also available in combination with acetaminophen ([[paracetamol]]) for menstrual relief. The acetaminophen helps reduce [[menstruation|menstrual]] pains and the pamabrom reduces associated bloating. It's available in a number of products from various larger brands under different names, such as '''Midol Maximum Strength Teen Formula''', '''Women's Tylenol Menstrual Relief''' and '''Pamprin Maximum Strength Menstrual Pain Relief Multi-Symptom'''. The dosages are essentially the same for each brand, including generic drug store varieties.
The acetaminophen/pamabrom combination is also marketed as a pain reliever for pain associated with back ache, headache, and muscle ache and can be used as a mild muscle relaxant.
== External links ==
* [http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1e4e6a.htm New Tylenol (Acetaminophen/Pamabrom), For Menstrual Pain And Bloating, Available In US]
* [http://www.webmd.com/content/article/64/72384.htm Are 'For-Women' Products for Real?]
[[Category:Diuretics]]
[[Category:Xanthines]]
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